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Sam Amico has covered the NBA for 20 years, previously for SI.com, FOX Sports, CBS Sports, Amico Hoops and the Boston Herald.
Damian Lillard and Adrian Griffin

Bucks’ Damian Lillard on Adrian Griffin firing: ‘Part of the game’

Milwaukee Bucks star guard Damian Lillard suggested nothing shocks him about the NBA, not even the team's decision to fire coach Adrian Griffin, who...
Dejounte Murray, Hawks, Pelicans, NBA

Hawks initiated Dejounte Murray trade talks with Pistons

The Atlanta Hawks are calling just about everyone about guard Dejounte Murray, aiming to move him before the Feb. 8 trade deadline. They even called...
NBA, Chicago Bulls, Zach LaVine

Bulls, Pistons have talked trade involving Zach LaVine, Bojan Bogdanovic

Well, maybe the Chicago Bulls will be able to trade Zach LaVine after all. Per James Edwards III of The Athletic, the Bulls have discussed a...
Michael Winger

Wizards to wait until offseason to conduct ‘comprehensive’ coaching search

The Washington Wizards suddenly need a head coach, but they've decided to wait until the summer to find one. And that makes sense. It might...
Dejounte Murray

Hawks’ Dejounte Murray, Raptors’ Bruce Brown top targets for Lakers

Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray and Toronto Raptors guard Bruce Brown are at the "forefront" of the Los Angeles Lakers' trade targets, according to...
Wes Unseld Jr instructs Corey Kispert

Wizards move Wes Unseld Jr into front office, officially name Brian Keefe interim coach

It's been a season of change and struggle for the Washington Wizards, and another major move has been made. This one involves coach Wes Unseld...
Damian Lillard drives by Isaac Okoro

Bucks Notes: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Joe Prunty

Game 1 without Adrian Griffin as coach was a success, as the Milwaukee Bucks battled their way to a 126-116 home win over the...
Terry Rozier, Miami Heat, NBA rumors

East Notes: Heat, Terry Rozier, Pistons, Wizards

Heat Guard Terry Rozier made his Heat debut ... and then came an ugly 105-96 home loss to a vastly undermanned Grizzlies team that is...
Georges Niang

Dribbles: Cavs’ fight not enough as hot streak ends against mighty Bucks

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 126-116 road loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. 1. Everything was working against the Cavaliers. They battled anyway. But...
Kyle Kuzma, Dallas Mavericks, Washington Wizards, NBA trade rumors

Wizards not inclined to trade Kyle Kuzma

There have undoubtedly been rumors that Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma is available. And why not? The Wizards have been abysmal and are looking...
Alex Caruso, Bulls, Warriors, NBA rumors

Bulls would want multiple first-rounders in any trade involving Alex Caruso

When it comes to the Chicago Bulls and trade rumors, you've heard the names -- guard Zach LaVine and small forward DeMar DeRozan. Those two...
Grayson Allen, Phoenix Suns, NBA

Suns remove Grayson Allen from trade market

The Phoenix Suns are no longer using shooting guard Grayson Allen as a trade chip, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. Recently, the Suns...
Dejounte Murray

Bucks showing trade interest in Hawks’ Dejounte Murray, Raptors’ Bruce Brown

Now that the Milwaukee Bucks have made a coaching change, it's on to the roster. And according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, the Bucks...
Adrian Griffin

Ex-Bucks coach Adrian Griffin: ‘I feel good about the job we did’

Former Milwaukee Bucks coach Adrian Griffin said he was grateful for the opportunity after getting fired just halfway through his first season. Griffin was fired...

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